Navigating the Final Frontier: Investing in Aerospace Startups w/ Ted Elvhage

Sep 30, 9:00 – 10:00 AM (UTC)

Stockholm

Welcome to our fireside chat with Ted Elvhage - Chairman EBAN Space Committee, Founding Partner Expansion Ventures, and Founding Partner Rymdkapital - where we discuss backing the next generation of European space and aerospace founders

Virtual event
Fireside Chat

About this event

The aerospace industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, with startups leading innovation in New Space, New Air Mobility, and Dual Use ventures. 

However, navigating this complex landscape requires a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities it presents.

Welcome to our fireside chat with Ted Elvhage, a pioneering venture capitalist in the aerospace sector and founding partner of Expansion Ventures. 

He is also the the Founding Partner of Rymdkapital, the Nordics first venture capital firm with a focus on European space technology founders.

With over two decades of experience in technology, strategy, and early-stage investments, Ted will share his expertise on backing the next generation of European space and aerospace founders.

In this fireside chat we discuss:

⭐️ What trends and technologies are shaping the future of the aerospace industry?

⭐️ How can startups effectively position themselves to attract venture capital in this highly competitive field?

⭐️ What are the key challenges aerospace founders face, and how can they overcome them?

⭐️ How does the European aerospace ecosystem compare to other global hubs?

⭐️ Insights into Ted's investment criteria and his vision for the future of aerospace innovation.

⭐️ Practical advice for founders on scaling their businesses and navigating new markets.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, or simply passionate about the future of aerospace, this session promises a deep dive into the cutting-edge world of aerospace startups.

IMPORTANT: Ted is also an active investor and investor network builder: we will also pick his insights in fundraising from angel investors and building angel networks.

The discussion will be moderated by Naimul Abd - Regional Director Nordics at Startup Grind, CEO at Connect East, CEO at SweBAN, and Nordic head for Founder Institute, Nutty Ventures, and Founders Live.

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Speaker

  • Ted Elvhage

    Expansion Ventures & Rymdkapital

    Founding Partner

Organizers

  • Naimul Abd

    Startup Grind

    Regional Director Nordics Startup Grind

  • Himanay Khajuria

    Community Lead | Startup Grind

    Community Lead

  • Vera Ulitenko

    Startup Grind

    Community Lead

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